Sign In Register

Korucu, Turkey

Elazığ · Turkey

Korucu is a small town in Elazığ, Turkey with a population of 599. Elevation: 3,127 ft (953 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

599 Population 2/sq mi density
3,127 ft Elevation 953 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

Discover Korucu, Turkey

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population599
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)
Population599
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)
Coordinates38.5900°, 39.5180°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceElazığ
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (743 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.8 inches (30 cm)

About Korucu

Korucu is a small town in Turkey (Elazığ) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Korucu

Korucu has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 373 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -3° / 4.6° 39.3
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -2° / 7.4° 39.1
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 53.6
Apr 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.1° 55.1
May 17.6°C / 64°F 10.4° / 24.7° 46.4
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32.4° 9.8
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 18.5° / 36° 3.8
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 18.7° / 36.3° 1.1
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 13.9° / 31.1° 9.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 8.7° / 23.2° 30.2
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14° 43.3
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F -1.4° / 6.6° 41.1
Korucu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)
Area305.5 sq mi (791.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.5900°N, 39.5180°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

536 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 125 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 44 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 94 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 106 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 51 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 139 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 69 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 111 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 138 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 146 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 109 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 37 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 33 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 122 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 48 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 144 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 59 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 47 km
Sep 22, 2011 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Korucu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →

Train Stations in Korucu

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gezin
Koçkale

Gas Stations in Korucu

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ekin Oğlu Petrol
Petrol Ofisi
TR #2413479582
TR #4713172384
TR #4833377371
TR #4833377376
TR #6316180059

Airports Near Korucu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diyarbakır AirportDIYMedium Airport
Elazığ AirportEZSMedium Airport
Diyarbakır Northwest Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Korucu.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Korucu

What is the population of Korucu?

Korucu has a population of 599 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Korucu?

Korucu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches, with 11.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Korucu with another city: